Recognizing art, courage and innovation Sebastian Barrera is a doer. Despite obstacles, he finds a way to make projects he has a vision for happen. On April 21, he received the Courage to Innovate Award […] Steven Townsend May 2, 2016
Alberta Avenue offers Nordic walking lessons Community residents have the opportunity to try out urban poling this summer and fall. Urban poling, also known as Nordic walking, utilizes ergonomic walking poles. According to Valerie Parr, the […] Talea Medynski May 2, 2016
Bringing the budget home Making a budget is hard; following one is even harder. Try creating a budget when you have to guess your income for the year. That’s the position the provincial government […] Karen Mykietka May 1, 2016
Transportation for interactive communities These days, one gets the impression that the city’s planning council is filming a Western shoot-em-up inside city hall, with one angry hombre sauntering up to another and pronouncing, “This […] Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck May 1, 2016
Celebrate Cameroon’s culture on May 21 “Every single Cameroonian knows two things. First thing: how to dance. The second thing is how to play soccer,” says Raymond Kampoer, beaming with pride. Kampoer moved into Parkdale two […] Dave Von Bieker May 1, 2016
Growing the best garden, up or out While it never really feels safe to start planting in Alberta, thanks to our unpredictable weather, it’s hard not to be excited with the summer-like weather we’ve had. With the […] Nikki-Karyssa Scott May 1, 2016
Garden event’s been Bloomin’ for 10 years That Bloomin’ Garden Show and Art Sale, which started with a focus on back alleys in 2007, is celebrating its 10 year anniversary this May. “It started from a revitalization […] Kevin Wong May 1, 2016
Chasing the puck as a robocam operator Wake up. Get up. Go down rink side. Skate up. Suit up. Warm up. Game time! The whole world watches men skate around, competing to put a puck in a […] Stephen Strand May 1, 2016
The rich and spiritual path of Paganism I was your typical cradle Catholic. I was baptised, had my first communion and my confirmation, and went to a Catholic school for my entire education. I went on religious […] Amanda Sokal May 1, 2016
Forming a vibrant and connected community It’s hard to talk about Delton Community League without introducing you to Walter (Wally) Gurba. Now 81, Gurba has been league president for 25 years. In the 70s, when the […] Dave Von Bieker May 1, 2016
Meet the Kowalski Family “There are a lot of different dynamics in this neighbourhood. Being in a neighbourhood like this [means] the kids see downtown life. I think it’s good exposure for them, rather […] Susan Johnstone April 10, 2016
The realities of human trafficking Edmonton police Staff Sgt. Dale Johnson from EPS’s vice unit took some time to talk about human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Sexual Exploitation Awareness Week runs from April 18-22. All […] Stephen Strand April 10, 2016